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The Fresno County Board of Supervisors honored the "March of Dimes of Fresno County" in their efforts to improve the health of pregnant women, infants and children, and prevent premature birth and infant mortality, by declaring January 2012 to be "Kick Off in Support of March for Babies" - an effort to raise awareness and participation in the April 14, 2012 March of Dimes Walk.
Representatives from the Central Valley Chapter – California Women for Agriculture, the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Fresno County Farm Bureau, the Ag Commissioner’s Office, and Fowler FFA were present during the March 6 Board of Supervisor’s meeting, which proclaimed March 4-10, 2012 to be “National Agriculture Week” in Fresno County.
Social Worker Appreciation Month
The Fresno County Board of Supervisors honored social workers during the month of March for their dedication to individuals, families and communities everywhere through service delivery, research, education and advocacy.
On December 13, 2011, The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution honoring longtime local radio personality, Dennis Hart on the occasion of his retirement from KMJ radio. Dennis is joined by his wife, Sharon and son, Bradley to celebrate this special acknowledgement.
U.S. Constitution Day was celebrated at the Fresno County Board of Supervisors Meeting on September 13, 2011 recognizing the observance of the formation and signing of the Constitution in 1787 – the day our Founding Fathers secured the blessings of freedom for all Americans for generations to come. Members of the Fresno County and City Republican Women, Federated appeared before the Board. Pictured left to right are Adair Murphy, Mary Ann Dews-President, Susan L. Abbott, and Cheryl Storer. Photo by Mike Chen.
Supervisor Poochigian encourages everyone to develop a love of reading. September will be Library Card Sign-Up Month. Your library card is free and is a passport to a world of ideas and imagination.
On May 17, 2011, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors presented a Proclamation acknowledging the 2010-2011 Varsity Basketball Team of the Clovis North Educational Center as the Division 2 Central Valley Section Championship that included nine members of the varsity team in the school’s first graduating class.
Pictured left to right: Team Captain, Ben Huffman, Head Coach, Rob Streeter, Assistant Coaches Colin Slater and Casey Musick, and Fresno County Employee Vera Scott-Slater. Click here to view the Proclamation by the Board of Supervisors.
Photo credit – Mike Chen
Juror Appreciation Week is proclaimed at the May 3, 2011 Fresno County Board of Supervisors Meeting in honor of the thousands of citizens who perform jury service. The Honorable Robert H. Oliver, Fresno County Superior Court Judge and Sherry Spears, Juror Services Manager are pictured with the Board Members. Photo by Mike Chen.
A Proclamation honoring the The Salvation Army for 121 years of dedicated service to the community took place at the May 3, 2011 Fresno County Board of Supervisors Meeting. Major Moises Guerrero accepted the Proclamation. Photo by Mike Chen.
Supervisor Poochigian attended the Community Resource Fair in Prather in June. During her visit she greeted constituents, discussed local concerns and supplied information about Fresno County. This third annual event provides residents the opportunity to meet with community and professional service organizations. Photo courtesy of Pat Gallegos/Mountain Press.
View the Board of Supervisors' Resolution
Coach Bob Bennett, Fresno State’s legendary baseball coach was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame in July in ceremonies in Lubbock, Texas. Supervisor Poochigian initiated a Resolution from the Board of Supervisors acknowledging Coach Bennett’s outstanding career and acknowledging his recent honor. Friends of Mr. Bennett were in attendance at the July 13th Board Meeting. Pictured in front of the Board members are (left-to-right) Tom Summers, Bob Bennett, Bruce Farris and Tom Kane.
On April 13, 2010 the Fresno County Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution recognizing the John Wash Elementary School as a recipient of the National School of Excellence Blue Ribbon Award.
On hand to accept the Resolution and represent John Wash Elementary were (pictured left to right)
Donna Vincenti, Curriculum Support Advisor
Desirae Vazquez, Student
Trevor Herring, Student
Peter Filippi, School Board Trustee
Supervisor Poochigian addressed a gathering of local students at the 2010 Hacemos High Technology Day at Fresno’s AT&T Headquarters. She talked about the importance of staying in school and preparing for life after high school graduation. The day’s events also included a video conference link to students in 19 locations throughout the country.
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